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  Trending 2023 luxury vinyl floors!! There’s nothing like the  look of hardwood floors , but maintaining them can be  quite a job.  They don’t take kindly to spills, and  scratch  day-to-day foot—and paw!—traffic. Plus, hardwood floors are often  Pricey to install.    It’s no wonder, then, that vinyl plank flooring is such a hit with homeowners. Vinyl plank flooring, or VPF for short, is a much more durable and affordable option to create beautiful interior spaces for the home. Depending on your needs, you’ll need to choose between regular vinyl flooring or luxury vinyl, says JJ Flooring and supplies, owner and interior d Luxury vinyl is the heftier choice, and you usually have many options for color and style. Then, there’s the floor’s finish.  “For heavy foot traffic areas such as living rooms and kitchens, I recommend getting vinyl plank flooring with an enhanced urethane finish,”   “They have a high-gloss look and are damage-resistant.” However, for lower-traffic areas, no-wax fin
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Timeless, Traditional Design This romantic staircase creates an ultra-elegant foyer, capable of stopping anyone in their tracks. Rich, stained oak floors continue up the staircases, while the bright-white risers and banisters brighten up the space.    Staircases are the spine of the home. Not only do they bridge together the rooms and stories within a house, but they're often the first space a guest encounters at the entryway. As such, staircases serve dual purposes: they must be welcoming as well as functional. One of the biggest focal points when entering a home are the stairs. Staying on top of staircase trends means you can not only choose the best look possible but can help you set the tone of your home. Not simply something to help you get from A to B, due to the size and, usually, the positioning of a staircase, it becomes nearly a room all of its own. As it connects floors and levels within a home, it's the staircase which helps meld spaces together, so finding the righ

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J&J Flooring and carpet supplies Before 1. Waterproof When you’ve got people walking in and out with wet shoes or kids spilling their drinks, it’s important to have flooring that can take on its share of water. Luxury vinyl flooring is known for being made with 100% waterproof materials that are able to withstand water immersion and can be dried and reused without damage. This makes it the perfect flooring for bathrooms or damp locations like basements. 2. Resilient Luxury vinyl flooring provides a tough surface that can handle regular traffic and rough wear and tear. It typically comes with a protective layer that’s resistant to scratching, scuffing, chipping or cracking. The combination of durability and low-maintenance care leads to greater resilience. 3. Simple to Clean No matter how visually pleasing a floor may be, no homeowner wants to spend hours giving it a deep cleaning with elbow grease. Luxury vinyl flooring combines beauty with convenience. It’s easy to keep clean, as
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J & J Flooring and carpet supplies inc. Memorial Day 2022 Memorial Day for the year 2022 is celebrated/ observed on  Monday, May 30th. Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed every year on the last Monday in May. It honors those who died serving in the United States military. In the United States, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of the summer season and with Labor Day weekend ending the summer. Most government and businesses offices will be closed on this Day. Armed Forces Day honors those who  currently  serve in the military and Veterans Day honors men and women who have  previously  served in the United States Military.
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  How To Measure For a New Floor By    J & J Flooring and carpet supplies inc. When it's time to get new flooring fitted, excitement can sometimes be mixed with dread. Daunting prospects include moving all the furniture out (and thereby discovering exactly what's been lurking behind the couch for 10 years), but before even that,  there is the measuring up to do. Take no chances; take the dread and doubt out of the scenario with our handy guide to help you calculate for the right amount of flooring. This article is a sister article to our other feature discussing  how to calculate square footage Stage 1 - measure the room The very first thing you need to do, whether you've chosen floorboards or tiles, is to  calculate the area of your room . Keep in mind while you do this that you need to consider ALL floorspace - so remember to open cupboard doors before you start, and factor-in any other nooks and crevices. To work out the square footage, just multiply the width of th
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6 Questions to resolve Before Buying  New Floors By  J & J Flooring  and  carpet Supplies inc.   1. Where is the room located, and how will it be used? Ground-level and basement spaces are more susceptible to moisture than those upstairs, so consider the impact on your flooring choice. Also, if the room will serve as an entry area for your home or a play area for pets and kids, look for flooring that can handle wear. If the floor needs to support a wheelchair, walker or cane, make sure the flooring material will allow easy, unobstructed movement. 2. What is your climate? Wood can warp and buckle, and carpet can mold in humid environments. Tile makes a great alternative, is easy to clean and maintain, and comes in a variety of textures, colors and sizes to suit your personal style. 3. What level of floor care is required? Are you willing to make the new flooring’s maintenance schedule a part of your life? Ask what is involved in cleaning and upkeep, and factor things, like refinishi
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  Types of Vinyl Floors Vinyl is one of the most popular flooring choices available today. Beloved for its versatility, vinyl flooring is known for its warmth and comfort underfoot in addition to being a durable and waterproof choice. Here’s an overview of each type so you can determine what’s right for you.   Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) While LVT technically refers to luxury vinyl products that look like stone or ceramic tile, the acronym is often used to describe both tile and plank products. The most popular type of LVT today is rigid core LVT which is most similar to natural tile and stone. mohawk and engineered Floors LVT styles come in gorgeous natural colors and surface textures that look and feel like the real tile and stone. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) LVP is luxury vinyl flooring that looks like wood planks in everything from color to species. Like LVT, rigid core LVP is the most popular option as it most closely resembles hardwood planks. mohawk and engineered Floors uses cutting-e